Intended for students interested in a career in criminal justice or criminology, this reference book begins with an overview of the criminal justice system and major research institutions. It offers
Numerous criminologists have noted their dissatisfaction with the state of criminology. The need for a new paradigm for the 21st century is clear. However, many distrust biology as a factor in studies
Designed For Introductory-Level Statistics Courses, Understanding Statistics For The Social Sciences, Criminal Justice, And Criminology Presents The Fundamentals Of Statistics In A Clear And Simplifie
This highly acclaimed criminology text presents an up-to-date review of rational choice theories, including deterrence, shaming, and routine activities. It also incorporates current examples of deterr
Forensic Criminology: the scientific study of crime and criminals for the purposes of addressing investigative and legal issues. It is a science, a behavioral science, and a forensic science. This tex
The study of international crimes a?? such as war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide a?? deserves to grow into a separate and fully fledged specialization within criminology, called suprana
This book sets to explore the key issues and future prospects facing critical criminology, bringing together a set of leading authorities in the field from the UK, Australasia and the USA. A key conce
Forensic detection methods have become increasingly important within the contemporary criminal justice system. Today, a large number of individuals and organisations make use of forensic techniques to
Forensic detection methods have become increasingly important within the contemporary criminal justice system. Today, a large number of individuals and organisations make use of forensic techniques to
These studies recover the historical roots of thinking that are in conflict with, and critical of, present-day tendencies. Criminological theory over the last few decades has oscillated between extrem
Horne (sociology, Washington State U.) and Lovaglia (sociology, U. of Iowa) explore the potential benefits of using laboratory research in addition to field experimentation to assist criminologists an
This collection of over twenty critical essays addresses several topics and political issues in modern and historical criminology. The essays are organized into three major sections, the first focusin
Canada's criminal justice landscape has been shaped by contrary trends in recent years. As the crime rate declines, policy-makers continue to push for tough-on-crime legislation, and university crimin
Vold's Theoretical Criminology, Sixth Edition, presents the most precise, up-to-date, and comprehensive overview of criminological theory available, building on the foundation of George B. Vold's Theo
Textbook on Criminology offers an engaging and wide-ranging account of crime and criminology, addressing the theoretical, practical, and political aspects of the subject. The clarity of approach makes
The "Handbook of Quantitative Criminology" is designed to be the authoritative volume on methodological and statistical issues in the criminology/criminal justice field. Like handbooks available in ot
Why do people commit crimes? How do we control crime? The theories that criminologists use to answer these questions are built on a number of underlying assumptions, including those about the nature o
Criminology is a dynamic and evolving field of study. In the recent decades, the study of the causes, development, prevention, and treatment of juvenile delinquency and adult crime has produced many i
Criminology is a dynamic and evolving field of study. In the recent decades, the study of the causes, development, prevention, and treatment of juvenile delinquency and adult crime has produced many i
